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Baby Ear Infection

Baby ear infection is so common in my practice that I would like to share the latest example of a “baby ear infection remedy” that one mother discovered in this all to common condition. Recently I was standing outside in my neighborhood watching my children play and a good friend and neighbor asked me about her son Jack. You see, Jack is only 14 months old and has had multiple ear infections since he was born. In fact, the mother had mentioned that she had yet to take him to their Medical Doctor where he didn’t have an ear infection in one ear, let alone both ears at times. I explained that ear infections in children are common for one very significant overlooked condition. As we were talking, I went on to show her the anatomy of the ear. Kids ear canals are horizontal and grow more vertical as they get bigger. If there is an undiagnosed condition of a vertebral subluxation, the lymph system and muscular aren’t developing normally in the cervical spine (neck area) and fluid can continue to back up in the ear canal time after time. I asked her what the Medical Doctor had done and she told me that Jack was put on antibiotics several times. Well, this is when I got upset for Jack as the American Pediatric Association said years ago that antibiotics were no longer the proper protocol for children with ear infections as they had very little effect on helping them, if any effect at all. I also explained how antibiotics can cause candida as a side effect which in children can cause recurrent ear infections.

Now this is where it gets good. I went on to tell the mother of the effects chiropractic care can have on the subluxation allowing Jack’s body to go deep into self healing mode, and the fact that we have had hundreds of children in our office diagnosed with a “baby ear infection” whom we have helped. She was very open and fascinated at the information and asked when Jack could get his first adjustment. We set up a series of adjustments after our initial check of little Jack. Fast forward a few weeks and I received a message saying Jack went to his M.D. and both his ears were clear for the first time. I asked the mom if she gave away her secret of Pediatric Chiropractic care for the dreaded “baby ear infections.” She said that she mentioned it to the M.D. after the doctor said the medicine must have finally worked, and all the doctor could do was roll her eyes and shun the idea that Chiropractic could have any effect on Jacks condition. The mom, to this day, is so happy and feels as though Jack has his life back, he is a happier baby, sleeps better, is now walking where he was having difficulty, and best of all, he is off drugs that could have potential devastating side effects on his young life. (See story of Wyatt Leamon at www.wyattleamonfoundation.org)

We have children in our office every single day with ear infections, colic, reflux, inability to sleep well, digestive issues and many other common children’s ailments. Chiropractic for kids is designed to do one thing, help their bodies thrive in self-healing and self regulating. Once your child sees a chiropractor, they begin to live full out at optimum levels of health giving them the best chance to live a healthy life. Jacks’ story is one of many I can tell in my almost fourteen years in practice.

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Great story and ending. Why can’t other medical doctors just get on board with all sorts of treatment? We’re treating and helping people first and foremost, before we compete. Let’s find the answers to these issues instead of fighting for each other’s so called “business”.

Newborn infants should be checked within hours after birth. The birth process, even under natural and controlled conditions, is potentially traumatic. During the pushing stage of labor, the spine, particularly the neck, may be injured as the baby is compressed and pushed down the birth canal. The most frequent subluxation experienced by newborns results from the pulling, twisting, and compression of the infant’s spine during birth. Forceps, suction devices and pulling on the infants head by the doctor during otherwise normal deliveries, are insults to the spine and the soft tissue of the neck. Although birth subluxations may cause immediate symptoms, such as respiratory depression, there may be far-reaching effects that are manifested for years. The child’s ability to fight against disease, for example, may be lowered. Colds, ear infections, colic, and other illnesses may result.

My favorite part: “She said that she mentioned it to the M.D. after the doctor said the medicine must have finally worked, and all the doctor could do was roll her eyes and shun the idea that Chiropractic could have any effect on Jacks condition. ” Go figure

Ear problems can be excruciatingly painful, especially in children. With 10 million new cases every year, ear infections (otitis media) are the most common illness affecting babies and young children. It’s the number one reason for visits to the pediatrician; accounting for more than 35 percent of all pediatric visits. (So thank you for this!)

In our particular case I have adjusted my son’s right occipital region about four nights in a row. On a fifth night he slept through without any pain at all. It has been about a month since the last episode and so far he did not complain about any ear pain at all. Research showed that 80% of the children who get chiropractic care were free of ear infections for at least a six-month period. Maintenance for one or two times of every four to six weeks would be necessary for this result. Chiropractic adjustment mobilizes drainage of the ear in children. Continues drainage of fluids will eliminate the infection and will strengthen the immune system and help the child to recover much faster.

“Ear infections, especially in young children, can be excruciatingly painful. And they’re frustrating for the whole family, as they tend to keep a little one up at night in pain. Unfortunately, most children will have at least one ear infection by the age of three, and many suffer from chronic ear infections that come practically back to back.”

Ear problems can be excruciatingly painful, especially in children. With 10 million new cases every year, ear infections (otitis media) are the most common illness affecting babies and young children. It’s the number one reason for visits to the pediatrician; accounting for more than 35 percent of all pediatric visits.

San Diego Chiropractor, Dr. Marc Gottlieb specializes in back pain, sciatic nerve pain, pinched nerves, neck pain and shoulder pain. Dr. Marc is one of San Diego's top pediatric chiropractors. You may be eligible to bring a family member for a free chiropractic exam with our family chiropractor. Dr. Gottlieb's pain management system concentrates on the nervous system and how it relates to pain management through enhanced chiropractic techniques to help with chronic back pain. Chiropractic treatment and exams by our family chiropractor do not include X-Rays, but we will recommend X-Rays if they will enhance chiropractic treatment. Our chiropractor generally suggests X-Rays for people with a chronic pain condition or who have encountered significant trauma. We are aware that not everyone will want a chiropractic X-ray and we will certainly take that into consideration.